West Plains, Missouri
West Plains: City in Missouri, United States
About
West Plains is a city located in the county of Howell in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,986 and a population density of 347 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,383 inhabitants.
The city was created 193 years ago in 1831.
Quick Facts about West Plains
| Population : | 12,383 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Howell County |
| Postal code : | 65775 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 417 |
| Area : | 34.54 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,004 feet / 306 meters |
| Capital city : | West Plains is capital of Howell County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1832 (193 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:44:49 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 359 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Plains is located at 36°43'41"N 91°51'9"W (36.7281200, -91.8523700).
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- Official Website
Official website of West Plains
Demographics
The population of West Plains increased by 3.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 11,986 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,163 | 1.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,237 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,169 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,216 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,208 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,233 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,240 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,265 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,304 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,383 | 0.64% | estimation process |
People born in West Plains (11)
People born in West Plains, including actor Dick Van Dyke, basketball player Jay Carty, recording artist; country singer, songwriter Porter Wagoner, .
List
- Jan Howard (American country singer) she was born in 13/03/1929
- Sled Allen (Professional baseball player and sports/music promoter) he was born in 23/12/1886
- Stephen W. Thompson (American aviator) he was born in 20/03/1894
- Jack R. Gannon (Author and historian of Deaf culture) he was born in 23/11/1936
- Gary Garner (American basketball coach and basketball player) he was born in 13/09/1943
- Lynn Morris (American politician) he was born in 22/01/1949
- James W. Wood (Professor Emeritus of Anthropology and Demography) he was born in 07/12/1949
- Shawn Rhoads he was born in 18/01/1977
Schools in West Plains
College & universities near West Plains, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 179344 | Missouri State University-West Plains | West Plains (MO) | 65775-2715 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Plains, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WNR | Walnut Ridge | 109 Southwest Front Street | RAIL |
Post offices near West Plains
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Plain Post Office | West Plains (MO) | 65775 |
Other cities in Howell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Howell County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View | 2,655 | City in Howell County, Missouri, USA |
| Willow Springs | 2,098 | City in Howell County, Missouri, United States |
| Brandsville | 153 | City in Howell County, Missouri, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
West Plains distances to largest Missouri cities
